Another Duke player. Yes, the Blue Devils could have a decorated group of draftees in 2025. Maluach is a 7-footer who can add a prominent defensive presence to the Raptors’ frontcourt. His size allows him to serve as a formidable lob threat. Maluach could be a solid addition next to RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.

Shaq recently told a story that suggests the NBA Draft lottery was rigged when he ended up with the Orlando Magic.

NBA draft lottery on Monday revealed the final order with teams vying for players such as Cooper Flagg. See the lottery results:

Shaquille O'Neal offered yet another layer to conspiracies regarding the legitimacy of the NBA Draft Lottery. O'Neal, whom the Orlando Magic selected with the No. 1 overall pick i

The lottery system is how the NBA determines the draft order for the teams that don’t make the playoffs. It only determines the first 14 picks of the draft and has no impact on the second round. The first four picks are determined by the lottery, and picks 5-14 are determined by the reverse standings of whoever is left.

The Nets future has been dramatically dimmed in just a few short weeks, thanks in large part to the NBA Draft Lottery.

Shaquille O’Neal only did more to fan the flames of the NBA draft conspiracy theorists with a David Stern story around him landing first overall to the Magic in 1992.

The NBA draft lottery has been the system used by the NBA to determine its draft order over four decades now. But the timing of its annual unveiling, in the middle of the conference semifinals of the playoffs, also makes it an annual pick-me-up for the ...

A popular option for the Sixers has been Rutgers star Ace Bailey, as he is widely regarded as the third-best prospect in this draft behind Duke phenom Cooper Flagg and teammate at Rutgers, Dylan Harper. Therefore, it would make sense for Philadelphia to select Bailey.